queer asterisk trainings
Our Trainings
- We provide trainings for mental health organizations, social services agencies, schools and universities, hospitals and health clinics, addiction recovery centers, etc.
- We provide specially tailored curriculum for clinical and administrative staff
- We provide CEU certificates for all clinicians
âI canât say enough about Sorin Thomas and Queer Asterisk! Sorin took the time to partner with us and customize the presentation to include our districtâs protocol and equity framework. The training was professional, interactive, relevant and very well received by our diverse audience.â
RONALD LEE, PSYD, DIRECTOR OF MENTAL HEALTH, CHERRY CREEK SCHOOLS
Our Purpose
Many professional organizations are beginning to recognize the need to better serve queer and transgender individuals and their families. But how can we actually create truly inclusive spaces for queer and trans people to show up authentically, have their experiences validated, and receive the best quality care possible? Our trainings offer a framework to better understand queer and trans identities, adapt inclusive policies and, most importantly, create a culture that is welcoming and healing for all.
We train because we want queer and transgender patients to be able to speak about their presenting problems, and not have to educate providers about the legitimacy of their identity; we want queer and transgender students to be able to learn and grow in safe and nurturing environments, not struggle under the oppressive weight of stigma, microaggressions, and bullying.
Our Pedagogy
âOur trans and non-binary community members under-access much needed services, including police and emergency care, because they fear being mis-gendered or a target of micro-aggressions and other transphobia. Queer Asterisk's Gender Awareness and Responsiveness training gives BCH staff and providers the knowledge and skill they need to better care for trans and non-binary patients. Staff have been engaged and grateful for these trainings. They also appreciate Sorin's ability to answer the awkward and difficult questions.â
Sarah E. Wise, RN, RN Manager Clinical Practice, Boulder Community Health